If you are like me, then an invitation to a wedding or a party gives you two emotions. The first of course is excitement, but the second is sheer anxiety based on the question of “Wtf am I going to wear?” Getting an outfit together for a big event can be very stressful but here are my tips on how to ease the stress and find the perfect look.
1. Read the invite
Making sure you understand the details of the event is key when deciding what to wear. Dressing for an afternoon tea party is much different than dressing for a party at a night club. Keeping in mind the time, location, and details of the event will help you choose the perfect outfit.
2. Raid your closet and try different things on
There is no better way to help you choose what to wear by actually going into your closet and trying on different outfits. Having options in your mind is good but actually seeing the options will help you narrow down the best one. You can put the outfit on to see how it looks on your body and get a real feel for what you’re wearing or you can lay out the clothes on your bed to see what you have to work with. Getting a preliminary visual of the outfit will help you decide what works best, as opposed to just throwing something together on the night of the big event.
3. Take pictures
Taking a selfie to see if your outfit photographs well is a great way to decide what to wear. If it looks good on camera, then it is definitely suitable for your big event.
4. Ask for advice
We all have a friend, colleague , or fashionista that we look up to for fashion advice and getting a second opinion never does any harm. Just like asking your friend in a store if your butt looks big in these jeans, asking someone what they would wear to the event will help you decide on your own outfit. Seek out your trusted fashion adviser and ask for their opinion on what to wear to the particular event.
So there you have it, my tips on getting ready for a big event. Tomorrow I will be attending the launch of a new Toronto magazine entitled Novella, and it was definitely difficult finding an outfit. I’m still not 100% decided, but when I am I will post a picture of my look! Hope you found this post helpful and best of luck getting dressed, make good choices!
Stay fabulous,
Dakota
the Gypsy prince of fashion ♕ 